COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) spoke out about their internal scandals, revealing allegations of falsified documents, misuse of state property, secret recording devices in meetings, and a contract for voting machines that could cost taxpayers millions.

During a commission meeting Wednesday, Chairman Dennis Shedd confirmed that Howard Knapp, the previous executive director, and his deputy Paige Salonich, have been terminated following the internal investigation.

Shedd revealed that further misconduct came to light after their dismissals, including planting recording devices in private commission sessions.

Shedd alleged that Knapp admitted to falsifying documents and conspiring with staff to mislead the commission. Under Knapp’s leadership, Shed

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